However, as the Rapids head to San Jose to take on Chavez's former team Wednesday, coach Pablo Mastroeni said Chavez did not figure to see the field again this week.

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"Marvin's situation is really unique, and there's a lot of other layers that a lot of other people aren't privy to," Mastroeni said.

When asked to expand on the "other layers" to the situation, Mastroeni declined to elaborate.

"Absolutely not. That's between me and Marvin. We're on the same page. We're working toward him getting to the World Cup and that's been our goal and that's what he achieved and I couldn't be happier for him," Mastroeni said.

When asked about his role with the Rapids since the formation change, Chavez said he was just trying to help the club, regardless of the decisions the coaching staff makes.

"I'm just trying to get back into the group and unfortunately I haven't been able to have that opportunity, but I'm a very professional person," Chavez said. "I'm always prepared for what can happen in soccer, and for that reason I'm just going to continue working hard."

Last week, Chavez told Total Deporte Soccer he was open to other options, but planned to honor his contract with the Rapids and work to prove himself if he ever got an opportunity.

After making the 23-man preliminary World Cup roster for Honduras, Chavez said he was still focused on the Rapids.

"I'm under contract with this team," Chavez said Tuesday. "Whatever happens is a decision that God makes, if I go to another club then I'll feel welcome there, but in this moment, I'm here with this team."

Chavez has 37 caps with the Honduran national team, including matches in 2010 and 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

Rapids teammate Dillon Serna said he thinks Chavez could make an impact if he gets selected to Honduras' final 23-man roster and heads to Brazil.

"I think it's a huge accomplishment for Marvin getting called up," Serna said. "He's obviously a dangerous winger when you get him isolated 1-v-1. So I think it's a great opportunity for him, and hopefully he'll get selected for the World Cup."

Mastroeni, who has appeared in two World Cups himself as a player for the United States called it "one of the greatest achievements of any professional soccer player."

"It's something that you dream about as a kid, and for him to represent his country, with the growth of the game as it is in CONCACAF and the world at the moment, I think it's exciting times for Marvin and I couldn't be more happy for a great guy, a great teammate and a guy that I think has a great opportunity to show well," Mastroeni said.

When asked if good performances at the World Cup could impact Chavez's role within the Rapids, Mastroeni said he doesn't comment on hypotheticals.

FIFA's deadline for the preliminary 23-man World Cup roster is due before May 13, with the final 23-man roster due before June 2, but in the meantime, as Chavez prepares to train with his countrymen in Miami next week, he was in a very positive place.

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